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Xoliswa J. — Senior Operations Manager from South Africa

Xoliswa J.

Senior Operations Manager

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Jolean P. is a seasoned Operations Manager with over six years of experience leading high-volume teams within the food service industry. Currently serving as the Restaurant General Manager for the Rohloff group at KFC in Stellenbosch, Cape Town, she excels in scheduling distributed teams, cost control, and process optimization. Her adeptness at managing complex operations is demonstrated by her successful orchestration of weekly schedules for over 60 team members, reducing overtime by 14%. She has led virtual meetings to assess and meet performance KPIs, contributing to achieving a monthly revenue of R2.6 million. Jolean's skills in managing financial controls are further highlighted by her work on P&L statements, which has resulted in improved gross margins. Her dedication to improving processes is evident through efforts that have reduced inventory stock loss from 11% to 6%. Jolean's previous experience includes leadership roles at Wijnhuis and Kelkiewyn Restaurants and operational management in the automotive sector, all of which underscore her commitment to maintaining high customer satisfaction levels and operational excellence.

Experience

  • RESTAURANT GENERAL MANAGER

    Rohloff group – KFC · 2024 — Present
    Developed and maintained weekly schedules for over 60 team members, aiming to optimize shift coverage while decreasing overtime by 14%. Conducted virtual sync meetings with department managers to establish KPIs, assess performance, and align strategies targeting monthly revenue of R2.6m. Managed all aspects of daily operations within a high-volume business unit, ensuring adherence to service quality, compliance standards, and financial controls. Handled Profit & Loss statement inputs including demand forecasting and budget adherence, enhancing gross margin through meticulous cost control and menu engineering. Oversaw the inventory lifecycle through stock audits and supplier ordering, successfully decreasing stock loss from 11% to 6%. Led the recruitment and training of new hires, contributing to a 90% improvement in 90-day retention rates. Acted as the escalation point for customer service issues, effectively resolving conflicts and achieving a satisfaction rating of 4.6 out of 5. Managed cash handling procedures, banking reconciliations, and financial reporting with no discrepancies. Provided real-time updates to stakeholders and implemented action plans to address service discrepancies.
  • General manager

    Wijnhuis restaurant · 2022 — 2024
    Oversaw the overall operations of the restaurant, ensuring high standards of service and compliance with policies and procedures. Managed staffing, scheduling, and training to enhance team performance and customer satisfaction.
  • Office manager

    Bhuman Auto · 2020 — 2022
    Managed office operations and administrative functions, ensuring efficient workflows and effective communication throughout the organization.
  • Restaurant manager

    Kelkiewyn Restaurant · 2019 — 2020
    Directed restaurant operations, focusing on service delivery and team management. Coordinated everyday activities to maintain quality and productivity standards.
  • Front of house Supervisor

    Sprout Café · 2017 — 2019
    Supervised front of house operations, ensuring a high level of customer service and effective team coordination.
  • Waiter/Barista

    Jonkershoek Café · 2016 — Present
    Provided high-quality service to customers, taking orders and preparing beverages while maintaining a clean and welcoming environment.

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